Bloody Umps

[PerthSwannie]

Is anyone else on here and not just me pissed off with the Ump`s decisions of recent weeks? Like yesterday was just outrageous!

[Big Al]

It's is the life of a Swans supporter. Usually it doesn't cost us games (Wet Toast and the McClaren lovein aside) but it's annoying just the same.

The Bevan report was the softest report I can remember. You could argue it wasn't even a free kick.

[liz]

What was the beef with the umpiring yesterday?

Lots of soft frees were paid to both sides. Didn't think we were particularly hard done by. We got two goals from very soft frees (Grundy's first and Kirk's).

[NMWBloods]

I thought we had a decent run with the umpires yesterday - probably better than Melbourne's.

My biggest problem with the umpiring this year is massive lack of consistency. This is particularly the case with holding the ball, in the back, 50m penalties, and 15m (for marks).

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by liz
What was the beef with the umpiring yesterday?

Lots of soft frees were paid to both sides. Didn't think we were particularly hard done by. We got two goals from very soft frees (Grundy's first and Kirk's).

From my viewpoint, it was obvious that Grundy was grabbed well before the ball got to the contest. It wasn't soft. The decision that really annoyed me was Neitz in the third quarter "marking" a half volley. Unbelievable.

[dread and might]

Last time against the dees was horrid as well (both ways). Remember that schneider limp wrist that led to the 50. That was embarassing

[Big Al]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
I thought we had a decent run with the umpires yesterday - probably better than Melbourne's.

My biggest problem with the umpiring this year is massive lack of consistency. This is particularly the case with holding the ball, in the back, 50m penalties, and 15m (for marks).

The holding the ball decisions baffle me every week. They penalise the player making the play and miss the player trying to kill the play. You have your heart in your mouth every time a player goes to ground with the ball because of the uncertainty of what the umpire will do.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by Big Al
The holding the ball decisions baffle me every week. They penalise the player making the play and miss the player trying to kill the play. You have your heart in your mouth every time a player goes to ground with the ball because of the uncertainty of what the umpire will do.

That happened to Schneider in the last quarter, where the Melb player pulled the ball back under Schneiders legs. The the red headed idiot missed from right in front.

[garethb83]

Originally posted by goswannie14
From my viewpoint, it was obvious that Grundy was grabbed well before the ball got to the contest. It wasn't soft. The decision that really annoyed me was Neitz in the third quarter "marking" a half volley. Unbelievable.

Slow it down and watch it again, it doesnt bounce off the ground, it bounces up off his fingers, which technically means he caught it i think? (the same rule applies to cricket catches)

I was at home watching it on tv and spat the dummy too, but on closer inspection, it was actually a really good grab. Thats my opinion anyways.

[goswannie14]

Just watching the tape (sorry DVD) now. I forgot, the worst decision was definitely Bevan getting reported for missing a tackle. RIDICULOUS!!!!!

[Big Al]

EMBARRASSING. Would be more accurate. The umpire will withdraw the report before it gets to the review panel.

[Xie Shan]

The soft free to Kirk was pretty embarrassing. I don't think the Melbourne player even made contact!

I don't think the umpiring really favoured either side, but we seemed to be better at manufacturing opportunities from our free kicks than they were. The Goodes running from behind Jude to accept a free kick in the 2nd, resulting in a Grundy goal, was a good example.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by garethb83
Slow it down and watch it again, it doesnt bounce off the ground, it bounces up off his fingers, which technically means he caught it i think? (the same rule applies to cricket catches)

In cricket though, if any part of the ball touches the ground it is not out.

I was at home watching it on tv and spat the dummy too, but on closer inspection, it was actually a really good grab. Thats my opinion anyways.

I looked at it twice last night. I still think it was 50/50.

[Agent 86]

Re: Bloody Ump`s

Originally posted by PerthSwannie
Is anyone else on here and not just me pissed off with the Ump`s decisions of recent weeks? Like yesterday was just outrageous!

I have to say that I'd be happy if they were only that bad every week.

[Jeffers1984]

Weird. I thought the umpring benefited us heaps on Saturday. WE got a superb run when we broke the game open in the 3rd quarter which led to Fosdikes goal.

Feels good to finally be on the right end of the umpiring.